In the singing-contest circuit, there are those who are referred to as bato [rock], and those dubbed buhangin [sand]. The bato are the rocksteady veterans, while the buhangin are the newbies and the youngsters. Charice, being a powerful voice in a small package, came to be known as the buhanging nakakapuwing [sand that gets into your eye]. “Ayan na ang buhangin,” [“Here comes the sand,”] the veterans would say when they saw the little girl from Cabuyao. Continue Reading

Charice Pempengco is surfing the airwaves all over the world with her very first international single, “Pyramid.” But even before finally breaking into the mainstream, she has already received recognition from big name media stars like Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey. At the age of 16, she sang a duet with her idol, Celine Dion, who expressed so much admiration for her. Continue Reading

The Pempengcos are originally from Laguna. Charice was born Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco in the town of San Pedro. Her father, the youngest child and only son in the family, was jobless when he met Raquel Relucio, then a working student. Continue Reading

MANILA, Philippines—Like her mentor and biggest supporter, American TV host Oprah Winfrey, Filipina singer Charice Pempengco also has a closet full of her favorite things.

Days before her 18th birthday (May 10) and the release of her self-titled international CD (on Warner Music on May 11), Charice shares her collections—mostly mementos from her amazing journey so far. Continue Reading

Manila, Philippines – After performing and celebrating her 18th birthday in advance on ASAP, she was interviewed by Ms. Kris Aquino on “The Buzz”. She announced the launching of her first US Album on Oprah on May 11th with Justin Bieber! When asked about her gift to herself, she replied that the best gift would be her album. She would be in New York on her birthday to celebrate with friends. Continue Reading

Manila, Philippines — We´d like to share with you this very nice article about Charice featured in Manila Bulletin. The Manila Bulletin is the Philippines’ largest broadsheet newspaper by circulation (1.17 million readers). It bills itself as “The Nation’s Leading Newspaper,” which is its official slogan. Charice continues to attract positive media attention here and abroad.

Finding love is as important as establishing a career, but the first is the idea that Charice instantly dismissed even though her mother Racquel has already given her the green light. According to the teen prodigy, she might have matured physically but her heart remains a kid. Continue Reading

“2009 was definitely a good year for Charice, taking the international music scene by storm with her hit performances. It was also marked by a lot of firsts such as launching her first international single Note to God on the Oprah Winfrey Show and appearing in her first feature film ‘Alvin & The Chipmunks Continue Reading

“I got to spend the holidays in our Tagaytay house for the first time,” quipped the Filipino teenager who was dubbed the “most talented girl in the world” by American TV host Oprah Winfrey. Fortunately, her hectic work calendar in the United States made just enough room for a two-week break in the Philippines. Continue Reading

(VIDEOS W/ SUBTITLES) Manila, Philippines—Charice was featured in “Probe Profiles”, a documentary interview from Ms. Cheche Lazaro. The interview was presented professionally and watch how Charice tells her story once again, but don´t forget the tissue box. This is the program´s Christmas Special. Basically, it shows the humble beginnings of Charice´s career, her successful performances in the US, where she is now, her dreams and the future plans. Continue Reading

(TRANSLATIONS ADDED) Probe, a public affairs program being aired on ABS-CBN, will feature Charice’s inspiring life story from her humble beginnings to stardom in their year-end special episode. Ms. Cheche Lazaro, head anchor of the Probe, flew straight to L.A. to conduct the interview. Not known to many, the reputable host also admires the international singing sensation. Continue Reading